Winter storm warning in effect until 4:00 a.m. Saturday

.A Winter Storm Was Producing Snow In The Northern And Coastal Mountains This Morning And Will Spread Snow Into The Sierra Nevada Today. Snow Will Taper Off This Evening In The Coastal And Northern Mountains But Linger In The Sierra Nevada Into Early Saturday Morning. Snow Amounts Of A Foot Or More Are Possible At The Higher Elevations.

In Addition To Snow...Gusty Winds To 55 Mph Creating Blowing Snow And Poor Visibilities Are Likely Midday Today Through Tonight.

• Snow Accumulations And Elevation: A Foot Or More Above 5000Feet...And Up To A Couple Of Inches Accumulating Down To Around3000 Feet By Late Tonight...Some Snow May Fall As Low As 2000Feet Late Tonight But Little Accumulation Is Expected At That Level.

A Winter Storm Warning Means That Significant Snow AccumulationsAre Expected And Will Be Combined With Strong Winds And PoorVisibilities To Impact Travel. If You Must Travel...Carry Extra Food...Water And Warm Clothing In Your Vehicle In Case YouGet Stuck. Carry Chains When Traveling Through The Mountains AndContinue To Monitor The Latest Forecasts For Weather Updates.